Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Watch: New Nine Inch Nails ‘Came Back Haunted’ Video Directed by David Lynch As hinted at in RollingStone.com last week, Nine Inch Nails have released the official video for Came Back Haunted, the first single from their forthcoming album Hesitation Marks. Click here for my Hesitation Marks review. David Lynch directed the piece, and marks […]
You may not know his name, but you certainly know his work. Here’s 5 ways Richard Matheson changed science fiction, fantasy and horror. Author Richard Matheson died June 23rd at age 87. He wrote countless classic books, movies and television shows. He’s inspired many writers and filmmakers, and his movie adaptations made deep impressions into the […]
PALMS EP Album Review (Ipecac) Palms features members of metal band Isis and Deftones frontman Chino Moreno. Their debut EP is understated and hypnotic. [rating=4] After such a strong album as 2012’s Koi No Yokan (click here for my review of that album), it is impressive that Deftones frontman Chino Moreno continues his creative winning streak. This […]
As we reel from the shocking, untimely death of James Gandoflini, let’s celebrate his career and how he changed television forever with his brilliant portrayal of mobster Tony Soprano. The world is still shocked from the passing of James Gandolfini, and the primary reason is for his iconic, brilliant, award-winning performance as Tony Soprano. He […]
Album Review: Primal Scream make their strongest album since 2002’s ‘Evil Heat’ with ‘More Light’. [rating=4] There are few bands more erratic than Scottish alt-rock band Primal Scream. For every strong effort (Vanishing Point, XTRMNR, Evil Heat), there are moments that fall flat (Give Out, But Don’t Give Up, Riot City Blues). For whatever reason, […]
Movie Review: Alternately thrilling and frustrating, ‘Man Of Steel’ makes a case for a Superman in the 21st century. [rating=3] Upon first hearing that Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan were doing a Superman reboot, I wondered if they would compliment each other, or feed off each other’s excessive traits, and the movie would suffer for it. […]
With Man of Steel a hit, a JLA film looks likely. Here’s My Justice League Movie Dream Cast. With Man of Steel’s big box-office weekend, it looks likes a Justice League movie is finally a go, giving DC Comics a chance to face off cinematically against Marvel’s The Avengers. **Click here for My Man of Steel […]
Album Review: With ‘Kveikur’ , Sigur Ros evokes the darker underpinnings of their little heard début ‘Von’ which may surprise fans more familiar with the Icelandic group’s serene sound. [rating=4] Sigur Ros have done gorgeous glacial soundscapes for so long, that their sound hasn’t changed drastically. Most fans are happy with this, but critics and non-diehards complain […]
Why The World Still Needs Superman, perhaps more than ever before. When it was announced there was going to be yet another Superman movie, public response was muted. Superman Returns was a bland non-starter, and DC has had trouble getting superhero movies off the ground (with the exception of Christopher Nolan’s films). And when it was confirmed that […]
The SLIS Interview with Mystery Science Theater 3000’s Joel Hodgson, where we discuss the legacy of his classic show as well as his current projects. A few weeks ago I did my list of the Top 10 Best Mystery Science Theater Episodes. It got such a good response, that I thought it would be fun […]
